Aminah Mae Safi tackles themes of art, fiction, feminism, and film in her writing. Her work is influenced by a love for Sofia Coppola's cinematic style and the dramatic flair of Bollywood endings. Safi's narrative voice is distinctive, weaving together diverse inspirations with a unique perspective. Her debut novel marks her arrival as a significant voice in contemporary fiction.
In this reimagination of the legend of Robin Hood, Rahma al-Hud and her older sister Zeena travel to Jerusalem for a final mission, and on their way they assemble a ragtag band of misfits and get swept up Holy Land politics
Set over the course of one day, this smart and voice-driven YA novel follows three young women determined to save their indie bookstore.
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Sana Khan is a cheerleader and a straight A student. She's the classic (somewhat obnoxious) overachiever determined to win.Rachel Recht is a wannabe director who's obsesssed with movies and ready to make her own masterpiece. As she's casting her senior film project, she knows she's found the perfect lead - Sana.There's only one problem. Rachel hates Sana. Rachel was the first girl Sana ever asked out, but Rachel thought it was a cruel prank and has detested Sana ever since.Told in alternative viewpoints and inspired by classic romantic comedies, this engaging and edgy YA novel follows two strongwilled young women falling for each other despite themselves.
In this gorgeously written coming-of-age YA novel, debut author Aminah Mae Safi tells a fresh, funny, and real story of angry, messy teenage girls, complex relationships, and bad decisions.